How to Use acupuncture in a Sentence
acupuncture
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In some cases, insurance pays for acupuncture treatment.
— Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 25 June 2018 -
The heat should prompt muscles to relax further, enhancing the effects of acupuncture.
— Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 1 June 2018 -
The number of people choosing to treat chronic pain with acupuncture instead of opioids is growing.
— Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 25 June 2018 -
Jones underwent the acupuncture treatments for the study and experienced relief for the first time in years.
— Lindsay Carlton, Fox News, 8 June 2018 -
The class covers how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine may help in regulating pre- and post-menopausal hormone changes.
— Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 May 2018 -
Like many athletes, Spitty has acupuncture appointments.
— Christopher Solomon, Outside Online, 18 June 2018 -
Bring your questions about acupuncture and functional medicine for a Q&A discussion.
— Laura Groch, sandiegouniontribune.com, 15 June 2018 -
Physical and speech therapy are usually a part of the treatment plan; acupuncture and medication may also help.
— Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 15 June 2018 -
Megna turned to acupuncture and other non-traditional medicine after leaving UW.
— Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2018 -
Things like acupuncture and chiropractic as well as legalizing marijuana so that people have other paths to pain treatment other than opioids.
— Holly Otterbein, Philly.com, 12 May 2018 -
For example, being able to work with nerves in the bladder or the pancreas or vagus nerve could have a lot of interesting therapeutic benefits — almost like acupuncture.
— Angela Chen, The Verge, 30 May 2018 -
Alternative treatments like acupuncture may be recommended.
— Samantha Saltz, M.d., miamiherald, 30 May 2018 -
For those who haven't tried it, the thought of acupuncture can be daunting.
— Jackie Martin, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 July 2022 -
Want to see a world-class play and then get acupuncture or a massage at the same place?
— Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, 6 Aug. 2020 -
Hot and cold treatments and acupuncture may help as well.
— Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Feb. 2023 -
Was doing all the warming foods and acupuncture twice a week.
— Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024 -
Take a ride on the railroad—to an acupuncture appointment that costs $150.
— Annie Daly, Allure, 9 July 2024 -
But with laser treatment and acupuncture, Takaha now clocks him at 10 mph.
— Karina Bland, The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2021 -
The acupuncture sessions turned out to be just what Bassoon needed.
— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 12 Apr. 2022 -
The White Lotus star loves yoga and acupuncture, but also works out with a trainer from time to time.
— Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 19 July 2023 -
The left-hander was in the trainer’s room when the game ended, getting an acupuncture treatment.
— Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2022 -
This store was between a 7-Eleven and an acupuncture clinic, near a shoe repair place and a nail salon.
— Washington Post, 8 July 2021 -
The earliest Gua Sha-like tool predated acupuncture in the Stone Age.
— Madge Maril, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2021 -
Like the head massager, this design is based upon acupuncture points.
— Popular Science, 12 Nov. 2020 -
With acupuncture and time, her mom is now painting, holding her own utensils, and speaking (and singing) once again.
— Kells McPhillips, Fortune, 19 July 2022 -
An acupuncture therapist treats her back pain, which can be a post-covid symptom.
— Amy Goldstein, Dan Keating, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Mar. 2023 -
Regular acupuncture, at least one weekly dance class, and dinners with friends are all part of her self-care.
— Jenna Sauers, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Nov. 2019 -
Integral to the design are the principles of acupuncture—there’s a round copper rivet on the bottom of the shoe, which touches the ground as well as the foot.
— Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 1 June 2021 -
Other forms of pain management for dogs include acupuncture, hydrotherapy and swimming, Klein says.
— Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 July 2024 -
In addition to therapy, the actress is deeply committed to a health practice that includes everything from meditation to regular acupuncture treatments.
— Lola Ogunnaike, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024
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